Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 4% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 46% | |||
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| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 46% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Oslo | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 230 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 51 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 126 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 30 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 72 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 15 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 55 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 15 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 42 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 5.18 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 60 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 23 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.95 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 14 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 191 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 59 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 9 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 27 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.00 | + 132% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 11% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 24,406 (Dirham 8,339) | Dirham 8,799 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,774 (Dirham 6,073) | Dirham 6,282 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,576 (Dirham 880) | Dirham 728 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,127 (Dirham 4,827) | Dirham 5,234 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,760 (Dirham 3,677) | Dirham 3,249 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,336 (Dirham 457) | Dirham 517 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 400 (Dirham 137) | Dirham 340 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,728 (Dirham 1,274) | Dirham 1,343 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,449 (Dirham 495) | Dirham 339 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 109 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 43 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 342 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 45 | + 159% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 908 (Dirham 310) | Dirham 222 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 486 (Dirham 166) | Dirham 202 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 915 (Dirham 312) | Dirham 329 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,148 (Dirham 392) | Dirham 332 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 15% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 361,694 (Dirham 123,588) | Dirham 94,044 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.54 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 810 (Dirham 277) | Dirham 295 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 253 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 41 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 14% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 49 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 25 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 93 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 41 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 775 (Dirham 265) | Dirham 283 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 37 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 37 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 17 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 21 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 11 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 24 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 16 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 444 (Dirham 152) | Dirham 45 | + 237% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 14% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Oslo | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 678 (Dirham 232) | Dirham 193 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 307 (Dirham 105) | Dirham 101 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,135 (Dirham 388) | Dirham 292 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 901 (Dirham 308) | Dirham 313 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 152 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 94 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 24 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 91 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 45 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,434 (Dirham 1,515) | Dirham 2,162 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.30 (Dirham 0.44) | Dirham 0.49 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 471 (Dirham 161) | Dirham 345 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 144 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 19 | + 157% | |
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TOTAL | + 4% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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